Amandla Stenberg - Portraying Code-Switching in “The Hate U Give” | The Daily Show

Amandla Stenberg talks about her new movie, “The Hate U Give,” and how it addresses the realities of police brutality and encourages empathy for communities of color.
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[@chastitymarks2185]

I'm not sure if I should be glad that there are movies like this one, or devastated that there is a need for this kind of film.

[@gateauxq4604]

It’s horrible that this movie hits so close to home but I’m glad it was able to get made. It’s too important a story to ignore.

[@ladyc8581]

Devastated THAT THIS IS A NEED FOR THIS, SINCE I AM AAALLLWWWAAAAYYYSSSS WORRIED ABOUT MY AFRICAN AMERICAN SONS

[@evolutionmelanin8017]

I think you are allowed to feel both. It’s deep.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

@@gateauxq4604, The movies that hit close to home are the best ones. The trick is keeping the feelings the movie gives you and not blowing them off when you get home to your "real" life.

[@ThePlatineist]

This movie would've come either way, whether there was a political story about it or not. I am more astonished it took this long. Tragedies always make it to film one way or another.

[@katharinanachname4271]

Dude. How old is she. Shes like 16 and more eloquent than all the people in the white house

[@GenXsinglefree]

It doesn't take much to more eloquent than that WH bunch. But, yeah, her vocabulary is well above average. Obviously, she actually reads. Not so with the current administration.

[@iloveloveloveableful]

She's 20

[@katharinanachname4271]

iloveloveloveableful good to know, also shes still 50 years younger than DJT

[@katharinanachname4271]

K B jeez that shade

[@E-99x]

She’s in her 20’s...IMBD.

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

She looks so beautiful and happy , Sis is making her coin now , wish her more success❤💯

[@Vinnafetish]

I agree she is very gorgeous.

[@The-Cat]

Too much make-up but yea she's beautiful from within

[@nigelwilliams4203]

I see you everywhere fam

[@malakabushusha]

Yes

[@jvbenjamin]

Agree. Greetings from India.

[@ForAnAngel]

I've been a big fan of Amandla since she was in The Hunger Games. I'm so happy she's grown up to become a remarkable young lady.

[@ImaginaryMdA]

OMG, she totally was Ru! I just realized because of you!

[@stillsearching1284]

Didn't realize that that was Ru until your comment.

[@donna-donna]

Oh... That is her!!

[@malakabushusha]

Wow

[@snehaaggarwal7256]

Rue's death was the hardest one for me in the book. I'm so glad that she was played by such a phenomenal person, Amandla!

[@susantocp]

She's so young, yet so eloquent. Her choice of words and the way she forms her sentences are way beyond her age. Hopefully she'll go even farther in her career.

[@srkh8966]

Putu Chris Susanto She is 20 yrs old.

[@mamijojo6446]

mas putu aku setuju

[@ed5378]

Well yeah shes Jewish she got it from that side of the family

[@creolajerome6615]

Isn't that crazy how she so well-spoken and I'm sure Trump went to the best schools best education and look how he came out when he speaks it's like he's hanging with his homies

[@susantocp]

@@creolajerome6615 you can buy grades, but you can't buy class.

[@veronicasilinda1159]

Amandla = power in isiZulu. ( South Africa language)

[@kyabukapiji9759]

Yess🇿🇦🇿🇲

[@mkdempisi]

When I watched the Colombiana movie I thought she was South African

[@BroNumsi]

Stenberg = Stone mountain in Swedish

[@dundoderdumme3044]

It's also an album by Miles Davis, wich is the reason she has this name (according to wikipedia).

[@shafeeqahhoosen7207]

I was hoping someone would comment this

[@wendellwhispers]

Literally everyone “code switches” not just black folk.

[@superkamiguru7985]

"Combating racism by being racist is the goal"

[@juleswinnfield616]

What was racist about what she said?

[@MichaelShulski]

I learned about code switching as an anthropology major. It shows a high degree of intellect. These woke, progressive films like Blackkklansman and Get Out are so necessary. I'm grateful they are becoming more popular than garbage like the stuff produced by Dinesh Desouza.

[@IrresistibleWitch]

SJW Tactics bullshit lol every human being does it it’s normal. We all switch our language to fit our environment weather it’s a courthouse or a bar. We are all the same , people all over the world do it.

[@whorehey1568]

Ok, i can understand blackkklansman..but get out was absolute garbage. But.. this is just my opinion

[@stoormtrooper22]

Put story telling before identity politics and I won't mind

[@beulahisrael5773]

17 Days She wasn’t talking about switching just your language. It’s about switching personalities as a form of survival. Yes, we all have our office behavior which restricts a person to act in the behavior that their employer expects. Well, for Blacks this plays over into our trips to the grocery attire, the mall, the movies, just outside the house cause it extends to our white neighbors. Our HAIR is altered to make whites comfortable. What you’re saying is not the same. It is a choice, sadly. The alternative is is Bronze people being ourselves and making white america VERY uncomfortable because they can’t handle diversity. We understand it and we’re relaxed amongst ourselves but America has expressed very well, their limitations. I can assure everyone though, that the world will soon be very uncomfortable. Our Bronze youth are far from being born with historical awareness of chains and they don’t put on a show for society. And their parents have waited for years to shake off the extra skin. It’s an awakening.

[@meginna8354]

You're a dumb loser

[@ZVO1945]

imagine white actor saying "black people crying actually was the goal" and laughing after.

[@mady8060]

what would the context be?

[@liampatrick3110]

@@mady8060 It doesn't matter

[@P1ngw1nn]

@@liampatrick3110 Context *does* matter. You're being just as sensitive and ridiculous as leftists who want to cancel everyone.

[@mady8060]

@@liampatrick3110it does though.

[@andrewfantome4020]

@@P1ngw1nn Regardless of the context, a similar joke would OBVIOUSLY cause a huge scandal.

[@thegreatkobayashi9036]

I'm not going to lie, I felt so many emotions when I watched THE HATE YOU GIVE. I am part Black and I grew up rather privileged due to my parents making me and my siblings grow up in a predominantly up scaled environment. Due to that, I never understood why my people we're so angry, and why they were protesting black Lives Matter. THE HATE YOU GIVE made me understand why so many black folks are so fed up in America. I felt happiness, sadness, anger, and frustration when watching that movie. Not going to lie at the end If it would have escalated to what I thought was going to happen. I would have walked out of the theater. But thank god that it didn't escalate that far. THE HATE YOU GIVE was such a healthy movie. Starr's family was so damn motivational, the father was a real man and the mother was absolutely incredible. And the movie made me realize that 2pac was way before our time. He was such a wise man. If you haven't seen the movie. I recommend you go see it. I wish I could relive the experience I had when I first went to go watch that movie. THAT is how good the movie is.

[@lonesomedove325]

The book was moving. I can just imagine how the movie will be. I can't wait to see it.

[@thegreatkobayashi9036]

@@lonesomedove325 the book sounds so interesting, I have got to take a look at it. As for the movie, the movie was astonishing absolutely brilliant. The best movie of 2018 hands down. You'll feel the emotions of Starr and all the people going through Joy, sadness, Frustration, anger. You can feel the passion behind the actors and actresses From beginning to end it was a ride to remember. The hate you give deserves rewards no questions ask. I love that movie so much I am going to definitely add it to my collection when it comes to DVD and blue ray. Everybody in the theater were so emotional when watching that movie. So many people crying and so many people cheering. It was so good people clapped when it was over. Yes! Go watch it! Have a great time. I know you will enjoy yourself 😁😁😁

[@lonesomedove325]

I don't go to the movies much, but I'm definitely going to see this!

[@thegreatkobayashi9036]

@@lonesomedove325 trust me! It is really worth it! I have to read the book. But the movie is gold. I rated the movie a 10/10 my friend is a very picky critic and he rated it 9.5/10 that is really high for his standards. I am sure you'll love it. I hope you have fun! 😁

[@thegreatkobayashi9036]

@Niqui H well, because my parents are made up of two different racial groups. I guess it would be Biracial black. But still black none the less.

[@imjustsaying364]

My cousin and I, whom were both educated in private schools, were recently discussing code switching and how it becomes second nature.

[@kamoroso94]

*who

[@monimuppet6132]

It does. My Ex-husband was white and had no idea I did it until he experienced me around my family. I didn't even think about it and found his surprise funny. Long story short; he didn't find it funny, badgered me about it for a few years, then I finally said, "Boy, bye." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Such is life.😊

[@TJaeSpeaks]

Same. I didn't even think twice about it until I watched this film. I hope it gets more publicity.

[@MrsUnfcknblevabl143]

@@kamoroso94 whom; used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. The statement was grammatically correct according to my English professor.

[@JS-mg1mk]

​@@monimuppet6132yeah he probably didn't like being married to a phony

[@morellelewis1800]

Can we stop trying to pair Trevor with every girl that comes on the show?

[@isaacgyekye4113]

He needs to get a girlfriend for himself then maybe ppl will stop the pairing

[@margaritam.9118]

Isaac Gyekye He has one already, no?

[@julia5459]

Greta M. He does! I forgot her name but I do remember that she’s a model

[@GeorgesOpinion]

Who’s pairing him with this kid? Y’all sick

[@Someguy1357]

She's 20...@@GeorgesOpinion

[@tatsuo71]

Rue is all grown up

[@biancablos502]

tatsuo71 wait what??? R u serious??

[@tatsuo71]

Yup, that Rue from The Hunger Games

[@imane6591]

Omg i can't believe that's her😍

[@MichaelSmith-bq2mt]

Wow

[@Rayrockny]

Bianca Blös oh shit no way

[@westcoast1axxx]

Can you imagine if a white actress said ‘ Black people crying?’ Why can’t we just all be people….

[@mady8060]

guessing that you didn’t watch the interview?

[@CYCLOPS1994]

​@@mady8060Yes, just so I can see your bad character.

[@mady8060]

@@CYCLOPS1994??

[@supadupa6891]

Because this country wasn't set up that way to where we could all be just people.

[@Lunar.cipher]

*AMANDLA* is a Zulu and Xhosa word for *"Power"* in South Africa. In *South Africa* under apartheid, *"Amandla"* was - and still is - a rallying cry against oppression.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

She is only oppressed in her mind.

[@nmoney6655]

I thought her parents just wanted to give her a white person name with their own little twist

[@kn0wr3zz]

You weren't oppressed, white people brought you out of the stone age

[@navi8108]

I thought her name is a typo of Amanda 😅

[@rogerbing5314]

Wakanda forever 😂😂😂😂

[@quarantinedcosmonaut4082]

Why must her movies make me cry?! She's always tugging at my heart strings. 😢

[@violetnduta4096]

I have watched this movie four times but everytime i watch it i literally cry...love from Kenya

[@starcherry6814]

OMG who does her hair! It’s beautiful!’

[@hailumekonnen9167]

That is typically ethiopian girls hairstyle.

[@starcherry6814]

@@hailumekonnen9167 Um okay? Not really what I was concerned about, I'd rather know *who* her actual hair stylist is because not every hair braider can do every style

[@5pctLowBattery]

Star Cherry 🤷‍♀️ There are KZbin videos, how to box braid like a pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJeaYpt3apqXlc0

[@theotherside931]

@@hailumekonnen9167 *Stop that. I'm Nigerian. This is a common hair style here too.*

[@yannyowane795]

She’s looking for the hairstylist. Not the origin of the hair.

[@korraasami2320]

"white people crying is the goal" i freaking died when she said it 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@ncar2160]

racist trash like you are the problem

[@krystalphan8871]

@@ncar2160 mm, have you watched the video...?

[@tutan7814]

@@ncar2160 How is that racist?

[@melanieramadi3870]

@@ncar2160 would it be fine if it were black people crying? Lighten up and take a joke

[@Mcdans3391]

She’s half white

[@lewisbeshers1946]

Just wow. She has to be one of the most eloquent young speakers I've heard in a long time. She already has a solid resume, and her star will only continue too rise.

[@lhfirex]

Great interview, but one part of it made me sad. She said the goal for black people watching this movie was to feel comfortable being themselves and see themselves represented on screen. It's like, damn, we've really messed up as a society when a GOAL for a group of people is "look and feel normal on screen." That's how they should be allowed to feel all the time, in all situations. I know I don't have to deal with that as a white person and it's just a sign of how far we have to go to actually live up to the ideas our country was supposed to be founded on.

[@RashmikaLikesBooks]

Yeah, feel normal by seeing yourself on screen.... being privy to police brutality.

[@letiah7863]

you my friend are invited to all the future cookouts

[@professorxaviour3649]

cosmictoria no he’s not keep it up and you won’t be invited to the cookout.

[@honestyfirst978]

She's not black.

[@vanidiaogega94]

I never thought it was this bad in the US or anywhere else in the world ,to be black .But watching this movie today has had me appreciate myself and my skin color.

[@tomcoop9750]

People like this pushed me from a liberal to a moderate. Hate will not win- regardless of who spews it.

[@michaels9666]

You are crying

[@jaewok5G]

no, no, fix racism with more racism … just like "fight fire with fire"

[@juleswinnfield616]

Did you understand the context in which she was saying this? She said the point was to make White people see what people of color experience, and hopefully feel empathy for us. What is it about this message that you find so extreme?

[@jaewok5G]

​@@juleswinnfield616 the assumption that white people weren't already sympathetic. the assumption that white people haven't also experienced things to be sympathetic of. the assumption that all white people are just copies of the same white people template. … ya know, all the same racist stereotypes that everyone complains that white people subject _them_ to.

[@jaewok5G]

​@@juleswinnfield616 ​ what's 'extreme'? that noah creates a lie of framing that 'black boys being shot by police "is happening now _all_ the time." the assumption that the black 'boys' are only innocent victims of white brutality. the assumption that it's only innocent black 'boys' whose names deserve to be remembered. the assumption that white people weren't already sympathetic. the assumption that white people haven't also experienced things to be sympathetic of. the idea that 'code-switching' is normal and not a racist behavior of deception based around racial bigotry white people don't understand formal vs informal interactions. the assumption that white kids don't need to be taught to respect authority b/c they have immunity. the assumption that all white people are just copies of the same white people template. that "white people crying was the goal" is an applause line because of some collective punishment of shared shame is justified … ya know, all the same racist stereotypes that everyone complains that white people subject _them_ to.

[@e2m514]

Damn she cute

[@kimberleybrown6617]

Problem is that the people who most need to see this movie are the last who would go.

[@prudentescent8886]

That is sadly so true. I just hope that with the release of this movie, and other similar socially conscious films, more of our K-12 teachers will be inspired to share these with their students. That's the only realistic way I can think of that can expose these types of films to people who would otherwise never desire to see them.

[@NellieKAdaba]

kimberley brown Ok

[@hermantamo1860]

That's true. don't want to be pessimist, but for me that HATE isn't not just gonna go right away looking at how deep that have been developed. But we HOPE!

[@DB-uz1mw]

The world is changing it won't be about race soon enough

[@SikiDlanga]

Amandla means power/strength in Xhosa. It means the same in Zulu also. Amandla is a gifted actress.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Siki Dlanga Beautiful

[@nhlanhlandlovu7305]

The comments aint no dictionary

[@msjay6780]

True... 'Amandla ngawethu, iAfrika mayibuye'....I guess this Xhosa

[@sandievisions289]

@@msjay6780 it's both Xhosa and Zulu my Sister

[@RickGrimes007]

I see an Oscar award in this young ladies future..she's for real in her art.. congratulations fabulous movie.so articulate braaavo🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💞

[@dpkrudra]

Isn't an Oscar the same as an Academy Award? You mean she'll get 2??

[@RickGrimes007]

@@dpkrudra I guess so why not she's AMAAAZING

[@stephenderenick8969]

You've done a fantastic job of taking over for Jon Stewart. Keep up the great work.

[@ryantogo8359]

This aged like milk

[@Denver_____]

@@ryantogo8359 indeed this aged like Chernobyl milk

[@pir8prod]

This is the interview that will cost Star Wars millions in losses. 😂😂

[@darkstalkerknight63]

meanwhile new star wars movies and shows has made billions.

[@Artekus]

@@darkstalkerknight63 keep yapping leftist cuck, go woke = go broke.

[@darkstalkerknight63]

​@@Artekusis funny when the cucks try to project themselves. Go woke =make billions

[@basicsimp8798]

​@@ArtekusYes Barbie surely was Broke 😂

[@fatherlucid4995]

@@basicsimp8798 Barbie made money because of the brand name alone. Not because it was woke it wasn’t really even that woke. Not the best example of wokeness destroying things when it’s literally everywhere in its purest destructible form making things go broke in all forms of media and branding

[@saus5985]

Amandla means Power in Xhosa (South Africa). The phrase was popularized during apartheid era by freedom fighters. Amandla ngawethu =power is ours

[@Sentientsounds11]

Why don't you also do some tutorials on Xhosa ,id like to learn

[@melblose5244]

Its in Zulu

[@nompilongidingidi2628]

amandla awethu

[@enathibooi8675]

@@melblose5244 it's Zulu and Xhosa.. If you watch her other interviews she explains it

[@wesleymarvelous1293]

BeNguni bo,yekelani kutihlekisisa ngebantfu.we suppose to be one(maswati,maxhosa,mandebele,mazulu=BeNguni).

[@Vinnafetish]

I have not seen the movie yet but I just know it's going to make me cry. Also with what's happening in the world today it's no surprise that this movie was made.

[@muhamedalii22]

Nae West iiuR

[@Vinnafetish]

@@muhamedalii22 what?

[@ducklingscap897]

Seeing these things makes you glad to live in Europe.

[@starcherry6814]

The ending is good

[@Vinnafetish]

@@ducklingscap897 yeah that's one way of looking at it but it doesn't mean it's not happening. I live where it happens.

[@gihankanishka]

such a beautiful human she is !

[@stxfdt1240]

Such a great baldy you are.

[@Lawlzinator]

Amazing that the people who cry racism are the ones spouting racist remarks.

[@discobroccoli198]

How is what she said racist?

[@fatherlucid4995]

@@discobroccoli198 How is it not?

[@Skute]

@@fatherlucid4995 the full context of what she’s saying is that it’s a drama about tragic events involving inner city black Americans. So making white people cry as in having an empathic reaction to the story.

[@juleswinnfield616]

​@fatherlucid4995 so hoping for White people to have empathy towards people of color who experience prejudice is racist? Care to elaborate how?

[@tomcoop9750]

@@Skutewhy specifically white people? Assuming white people don’t already empathize IS racist and prejudiced.

[@Regular_D09]

I was very fortunate to be able to work on this film. I love that it's getting great reviews, and recognition.

[@ae6547]

Amandla... Awethu

[@nomsantombifuthi7792]

I can relate lol

[@sinless_yash8230]

A Essop is your name Adila?

[@ceboshembe]

Sonqoba !! Simunye!!

[@lesedilesupi827]

✊🏼

[@hellenamarangos]

A Essop 😂😂

[@thaslickpastor]

Trevor is the best interviewer in the world.He was born for this.

[@danielclaro6049]

Empathy will save the world

[@zionakinjide650]

yep.....wish more parents understands that and teach them more at home.

[@breachilds9025]

But honestly!! I couldn’t agree more with you

[@theunknowncommenter725]

Christ ☦will save the world. We destroy it when we turn our backs on Him.

[@ryantogo8359]

No it won't. Goodness without wisdom invariably accomplishes evil

[@Olagfigh]

"Empathy" combined with "goal was to make white people cry". That's not an empathy, that's a racism.

[@kyabukapiji9759]

What a great interview, I can't wait to see the movie

[@tandilevuyo]

Who is?

[@kyabukapiji9759]

@@tandilevuyo what do you mean?

[@liampatrick3110]

This aged like milk.

[@guitarmatricide4834]

Yup. Now she just dropped a music video so cringy, crying about her victimhood. An actress with a multi-million dollar net worth screaming for a whambulance to a beat.

[@juleswinnfield616]

The context in which this was said, is still very much valid today. Context matters.

[@michaelrodger]

​@@guitarmatricide4834 Yea man because an actress is relatively successful it means the subject they are talking about totally doesn't exist. You're a fool and her eloquence tops yours for miles.

[@josephmayfield945]

@@juleswinnfield616except if you actually look at the data instead of the bs narrative. You’ll see that unarmed black people are not getting killed left and right. The year of the racial reckoning had millions of police interactions and only around twelve unarmed black people were killed. It’s a lie.

[@tomidancingbird233]

@@juleswinnfield616umm what context is that? Assuming that white people have no capacity to feel when black people auffer?

[@blubistheword]

I hardly ever cry when reading books or watching films (even when rlly fudging sad for the characters), but that book had me bawling twice and it wouldn't surprise me if the movie had the same effect. It's a book that is more than worth the time.

[@Satawolf]

I love her. I just wish they casted a girl who resembled the character in the book. Dark skin actresses barely get cast.

[@theodorable6817]

Hakeem Haye true though. There’s a lot of colorism in Hollywood still. Let’s hope that gets changed.

[@daniellejones9319]

She probably had the best audition.. She's brilliant & very talented

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@theodorable6817 Same

[@alondathomas293]

Haye: Honestly, I'm tired of hearing about the colorism thing. We all know that's how Hollywood is, they're always been racist like that. She got cast because she's a big enough name now to actually be cast as the lead, and FYI, the author of the book the film is based on wanted her to play the character from the get-go. I'm sick and damn tired of hearing black people whine about this young actress getting roles, claiming she only gets them because she's light-skinned. It's pretty damn obvious to anyone with eyes that she's black, and she herself is very aware of the colorism issues in Holly- wood when it comes to black actresses. I mean, is she supposed to turn down any role she gets just because somebody whines about her being too light-skinned for it? Hell, no. She already turned down a role in Black Panther because she felt that a dark-skinned black actress should get it, so give her some credit for that, at least.

[@riyalivhuwamuluvhu9702]

@@alondathomas293 Just because you get tired of it doesn't mean it will be over. And certainly doesn't mean you will stop hearing us "whine" about it. Your ignorance to serious situation it appalling. God bless you.

[@LoktionBanger]

for those who dont know ...AMANDLA means power in Ndebele, Zulu,Xhosa AND Swati langauges of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana And bob Marley actually held the amandla concert in usa campaigning for the freedom of those countries mentioned above

[@hoodie3016]

I'm not even African but that's very interesting. Thanks for the meaning

[@elloco1996]

Amazing lady, especially when you realise she's just 20 years old.

[@aidasall4815]

She is so intelligent, she reminds me of Yara Shahidi - two beautiful, educated, and smart young black women 😮✊🏿✊🏾❤️

[@rosariolaino3905]

@None Ya Get a LIFE!!!

[@_Diaryofwealth]

Yhhh

[@antonio5210]

I love both of you guys so much

[@evolutionmelanin8017]

I love you loving yourself so much that you chose to love others as well. Nuff respect young brother

[@kamarassakka9922]

*"Somebody give this girl a role in black panther II"* Tichalla's voice

[@honestyfirst978]

She's not black

[@nikitagroom7200]

I heard she auditioned to play Shuri (T’challa’s sis) but she later felt that a darker skinned person should get the role. 🙂

[@finthehuman3649]

She's lightskinned so they might not allow that

[@joey.thanes]

@@finthehuman3649 Trevor Noah was in the movie and no one knew.

[@bosun6633]

This comment did not age well 😶😔

[@caiustanasie]

"white people crying is the goal" - how is that? I am a white heterosexual man. Is this wrong?

[@juleswinnfield616]

White people feeling empathy was the goal. Crying is just a way to express that emotion. The goal was for White people to care about what people of color experience in our society.

[@caiustanasie]

What makes you beleive that white men don't care about the others? You try to say that we are different?

[@2nerC9]

@@juleswinnfield616 Why white people tho? I don't get it race should never matter. I think everyone feels empathy regardless of race. I didn't see much racism tho compared to the out of context clips I have to admit. They made it seems worst.

[@juleswinnfield616]

@2nerC9 I assume it may be because people of color are already aware of social prejudices, as most unfortunate will either experience it or at least have witnessed it first hand. So, the goal might have been to have the message reach communities that aren't exposed to it, or at least not to the same degree that most people of color typically are.

[@juleswinnfield616]

@2nerC9 I assume that it would be because most POC are already quite familiar with social prejudices, as unfortunately, most have been exposed to it firsthand. I think the goal was to have the message reach communities that perhaps aren't as familiar, at least not to the same extent that POC are exposed to it, in hopes of spreading awareness and gaining sympathy.

[@rimbluebooks]

To all the ppl who haven't seen the movie yet. I highly recommend u guys read the book first and go watch the movie. You'll cry your heart out. Truly remarkable story. I had to call work and take a sick leave 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@blackswan9931]

Scratches Of A Girl what's the name of the novel please?

[@84rinne_moo]

Blessing Okezie it’s the same as the movie “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

[@blackswan9931]

Thank you 😁

[@jamedraa8472]

I love the sincerity & authenticity of this interview. It reveals much in such a short amount of time.

[@yonelamatshini566]

Can we talk about how "Amandla" is a South African Name? Amandla= Power in Xhosa & Zulu(South African Languages) South Africa 🙋‍♀️

[@nqobiledbe3473]

Zimbabwean isiNdebele too

[@divinmurengezi5545]

But it didnt prohibit s A killing other africans ..

[@palesatalks6629]

@@divinmurengezi5545 I knew some fool would comment this

[@divinmurengezi5545]

@@palesatalks6629 u a SA? Right Was it a lie some v u were killing other africans ?! Before callin mi a fool.. yes she s S A n its gud ,somethin t be proud v!! But.....

[@palesatalks6629]

@@divinmurengezi5545 foolishness comes in so many different ways . Just because you're seeing a person do something good you remind them of something bad they did to drag them down....how petty . Take what I said however you want and by the way our president has already apologised for that tragedy and I'm sure you only know about this xenophobic attack because a south African choir went to America's got talent and now you acting all good and mighty but it wasn't the first time this happened and guess what even though south africans always have these types of attacks we and everyother africans still live in one place just as we did before. So if you cared about what was going on in africa you should have known that this isnt new and we will see what happens in the future. This answering back and forth between me and everyone here is over because I dont have the time or the data to be arguing with people about this . You can reply if you want to let something out but those who have time for you will respond . Have a great year .

[@alessandrorossi1294]

I appreciate Amandla Stenberg here giving us a very clear example of anti-white hatred. It's not the first or the last, but it's educative when it's enunciated so clearly.

[@darkstalkerknight63]

I don't see any anti white hate here at all.

[@HeyCutie90]

@@darkstalkerknight63I am half black. Saying that white people crying is the goal is incredibly racist. Imagine replacing that with any other race. I don’t understand the American delusion that racism is OK when it’s against white people. I can only assume it’s from people who have never lived outside of toxic communities that affirm this nonsense.

[@Forced2Comeback]

@@HeyCutie90 THEY ARE CRYING TEARS BECAUSE ITS SAD😭😭 Why are you spreading misinformation to be validated

[@Idontexisthihi001]

@@HeyCutie90Did you actually watch the interview? Or did you just watch that one clip? Also what does it matter that you’re half black?

[@alessandrorossi1294]

@@darkstalkerknight63 you do see anti white hatred here whether you choose to accept it or not. You should stop being a bad person and instead listen up when white people are telling you what’s affecting them

[@jenniferdikalanyane9954]

Trevor I noticed what you did with her name😂 #only Africans will understand 😂

[@tapiwam9476]

For the people. For the culture.

[@letsberandom8279]

Yeah

[@helenntlokwana2652]

Yey wena🤣🤣🤣

[@carolinahandura7073]

He Actually Pronounced It Right..😅Every Time I Would Hear People Say Her Name Wrong And My Right Eye Would Twitch🤣🤣

[@robinqueen8849]

she has a South African name, Zulu name to be axect

[@Bee-tj8gc]

Stenberg? That sounds like jewish, like Goldberg..

[@Bee-tj8gc]

@Mike Noir ohh

[@robinqueen8849]

I fully agree John in South Africa we have white and black people of that last name

[@lorrenzom]

Just say Nguni Languages not only Zulus uses that word even xhosa's and Ndebeles do use it

[@luvopiliso3652]

Xhosa also works. I mean....

[@brianneskol]

I could listen to her talk all day. She’s so enigmatic!

[@LUBBIES1]

And eloquent...

[@tawnya0627]

I didn't know it was called code-switching. When I was a child, my parents called me a wigger because of how I spoke. All of my friends were black. White folks wouldn't let their kids befriend me. It wasn't until I got into high school and was spit on and called names I began realizing not everyone was like me. When I went to work for the government, I began code switching. I spoke one way at work and for my family and another way for my friends. It became automatic. My children still talk that way and they are grown. It never occurred to me that I was teaching it to my kids. However, when I visit them (they are grown adults), I know we use our one way of speaking with each other and when we're relaxing, but a completely different "white" speech when we're out in public.

[@thebridge5483]

Tawnya Luke yeah corporate black America do it and many more, it can mess with your identity

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

What a sad way to live. Life is too short to not live your life in authentic way.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Tawnya Luke I wish you all the best and great 👍 success.

[@thakgalomaphutha8412]

AMANDLA means Power. She's literally living up to her name. A powerful and gorgeous black woman. Amandla! Awethu. Trevor you inspire us in South Africa. Keep doing the amazing work. It is indeed possible black child

[@eRoTiCCrEaTiOnS]

I would love to see these two to have more conversations. They both speak eloquently but at the same time light-hearted. It was a joy to watch. I can't wait to see her grow!

[@SpanishQueen26]

She’s so talented and beautiful! I watched the movie with my family and I cried. I cried because I felt the pain of those families. I cried because I have a stepson, two brothers, a dad , a nephew that I pray are always seen as humans first if ever stopped by cops. I pray for their safety and the safety of all of our families. This movie did an outstanding job relating our pain so we could start a healthy conversation. Please have conversations and let’s take some actions to help our communities! Thanks Trevor!

[@glitteriable]

Bruh the way she speaks is amazing. I haven’t ever managed to say one coherent thing in my whole life, I wish I could public speak like this lol also the calmness that she radiates is so soothing

[@sj900cb]

I’m a grown up, I cried like a baby 🍼 to. One of the greatest underrated movie ever

[@shanadir]

Get well soon america❤

[@AilleursHigher]

😂

[@tiffanydaugherty6528]

My daughter was recently applying to colleges and was called a nigger by someone in the administration office...as an African American Mom it really changed my perspective and desire for code switching. I relate to this interview and by virtue the movie as well...

[@mounikakulkarni119]

She's 20 everybody, kids these days are so mature, calm and collected! Even Naomi Osaka.

[@anitababcock8238]

I read the book when it came out, loved it and finally watched the movie last night and OMG I ugly cried so much. I’m Hispanic not white but damn she did wonderful in her role

[@lynndebeal6126]

"Code Switching", finally a name for the position I've been forced into for 63 years. I'm also glad to hear that we are no longer automatically despised by others in our community. That it is recognised as a survival skill that we were forced to learn. I love the fact that today young people are not afraid to think outside the box. I am so proud of them.

[@Silque.Blaque.TheOriginal]

Allyiah Simon.....thank you for making that point. In America, when a black person says a person is talking white, some people (even some black people) think that "talking" or "speaking white (which does involve code switching) means that a person is speaking properly. This perceived definition comes from the thought process that white is right. From my experience, "Speaking White"(one form of code switching..which is sometimes necessary depending on the environment) does not necessarily mean "Speaking Properly". "Talking white" means speaking nasally or in a midwestern tone, or when every sentence spoken sounds like a question. There is a definite accent but it should not be misconstrued as an indicator of proper American English speaking. Take Maya Angelou, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., James Earl Jones, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman....etc... all speak or have spoken proper English whereas their grammar and diction is immaculate yet none of them have or have had the accent with regards to our definition of when a person of color or a person from a different culture is speaking "white" or rather (in my region) with a certain Midwestern accent..

[@sebushaneharrisharris2867]

I just love her so much. I remember seeing her in the movie The Hunger Games and now she's just great at this. I love the fact that her name is Amandla meaning power in Zulu ✊

[@SuperSaverPlaysSPG]

OK, this girl is a 35-year-old composed, experienced woman trapped inside of a young girl. It's a science experiment, I know it!

[@naledi0017]

shes only 21

[@zeemusty5762]

Lol how old is she?

[@Tanya-eq3fy]

OMG.. what an amazing young lady. So adorable!

[@CoCoHanson07]

She has the prettiest eyes, they are like “happy” eyes, and her smile is so contagious! This was a great movie!!!

[@haley5192]

She’s so pretty, smart, and incredibly talented. I don’t understand why she gets so much hate.

[@edpoe1108]

"My goal was to make white people cry" Audience: claps and cheers enthusiastically.

[@dannyvista6541]

Killing racism amongst the millennial generation. We the 2000s generation are too depressed about the largest picture that we don't give a f#*k about how different your skin or culture and religion is Edit Thanks to social media we are not afraid of different people anymore

[@dannyvista6541]

@xxGodx i mean the movie is meant to kill racism among the millennial who are in charge now . i am not one of course

[@phenomenalwoman6111]

I cried during the preview, so mission accomplished. Hopefully it will spread awareness to those who need it the most

[@julezxz]

Hearing him pronounce her name correctly gave me life. I understand that if you're not southern African it can be hard but since Trevor is it's amazing to hear him say it right for others to hear

[@Hero-up8hv]

I'd like to clarify that in which they converse about itsnt speaking proper it's the tone of voice. We adapt the white culture when talking. We know as a culture if we are seen in a bad light we can reflect a sterotype. Small explanation. 4:33 great point.

[@nunyabizness9594]

allyiah simon Thank you for saying this. Perfect way to explain it.

[@Trailblazers323]

allyiah simon 💯💯💯

[@Hero-up8hv]

@@scorpysubb Vincent Bockaert I assure you caucasian individual can act out of unifrom but this way of living isnt out of their culture,I think everyone tries to act accordingly at the work place. And I can see youve been affect by this systematic dilemma unknowingly. White culture is the most prominent amongst society. Its over thrown the way we look at our selves in lack representation and it isnt till now that we demand more diversity and the proper way. I hope in the future we can integrate our culture into the work place and not be seen as improper. Essentially speaking with this tone gets you ahead. Its a "white tone". In a white world. The further you get into the more you stray away from your culture into theirs. You habe to then think why is my culture seen as unprofession also being rejected. It isnt about racism persay,being that you can speak professional,polite and not use this tone. Makes it the seprate from another. Its tiring becoming another person. This doesnt just have to be in the work place. Usually when afro american people come into work in official settings you straighten your hair,talk in this tone and take on mannerism that arent our own. Have to work twice as hard for these stereotype to not be printed on you. Even our ethnic names can have pre assumptions based on race. Becoming the white narrative to date. Its this mentality that carried with us from generation to generation. I think you should watch this movie because it brings up some very interesting points of what this im trying to explian is.

[@b.ballooon9225]

@@Hero-up8hv Yah but this is mostly the case in nations with majority white populations, not saying there can't be improvements, of course there can, and I'm always for more integration, but it makes sense why white culture would be the most predominant in countries majority populated by white people. Most nations in Africa or Asia do not have nearly as much integration or respect for other cultures as the US or Europe does.

[@lauragatannah5157]

Looking forward to seeing it. And, just so you know, more than 20 years ago, I overheard a bunch of cast members from "Once on This Island" marveling about the same thing when the show was over... a bunch of white theater-goers in northwest Arkansas weeping because of what happened to a whole cast of characters of color. Art may be the best way to get to people who are so inoculated against tragedy in the news.

[@igbolady7481]

I loved the movie I cried like a baby at the end. Shes a great actress 💯

[@ngalahansel6066]

As a Cameroonian studying in South Africa, couldnt help noticing how her first name is "Amandla" which is a South African word that means "power!"

[@sboneloxaba566]

Whose here after Trevor and Amandla had awkward interview on Daily Social distancing show 😅

[@TheMelMan]

Just discovered her. I think she's a talent to watch.

[@havdaironman]

They keep saying “happening now” it’s nothing new, Somebody please tell me when it slowed down the 80’s, 90’s, 00’’s and 10’s are all the same. More attention now that the internet is here. Haven’t seen the film yet but it sounds like one I’ll be watching this weekend.

[@avidreader2316]

She's dating King Princess and honestly I couldn't think of a more iconic couple

[@PrincessMIA190]

So beautifully spoken

[@ronniewells5231]

Movie was very good and I could relate to a lot of moments in it.

[@Write662]

I cried through most of the film. It was told in a educational way instead of an accusatory way. Highly recommend everyone see it. Her Dad was my favorite character.

[@bolajia.2037]

I was on the fence about this movie because I thought it would make me uncontrollably angry like most slavery or black people struggle movies. I literally put it off until I had seen every other movie that was out at the time. I finally watched it! It had me crying like a baby, laugh, righteously angry, and ultimately proud. I'm not much of a Tupac fan but the tupac music reference in the movie really came full circle at the end. This movie deserves an award.

[@LindaMitchell]

Amandla is one of this generation stellar actors. She's so captivating and I love her more and more after each interview.

[@ayummeme9180]

She is amazing.. she said everything, if you really understand 🤷🏽‍♀️🖤🖤

[@basicsimp8798]

I hate how AntiSJWs can easily be manipulated with just aclip. To people commenting on this video with your ignorance, watch the whole vid. If not, I'll explain it A film based on a book about police brutality and the struggles black neighborhoods go through because of racism btw. People love to take what she said out of context. Her saying “white people crying was the goal” was in response to how she wants there to be more awareness

[@tomcoop9750]

Even if she meant that, it’s still racist because she’s assuming white people can’t empathize. She’s prejudiced- and the way she phrased it and smirked shows her intent.

[@ferrarriohh]

dude as somebody who lived in Baltimore City for a decade: the cops are all black in these places. yes racists exist. but the black community itself creates the real problems. i have no sympathy for anyone who victimizes each other and get kids, old people, etc killed over their petty rivalries.

[@arlo247]

Powerful. She is such a grounded, calmly articulated power house of a person. Appreciate her clarity and serenity in her presence. Powerful young person. ❤️❤️❤️

[@christineachieng4170]

I watched the movie, it was so good. I recommend the white people to read the book, it's so raw and real. The movie couldn't fit all the experience into that shot film but they tried

[@owinoomondi9589]

So young, so intelligent and a great communicator

[@januarydecember1013]

This is what's so great about Trevor. Because of his background (growing up in South Africa with an African mother and European father) he has a broad understanding of issues and can actually pronounce people's names. Had Jon Stewart decided to appoint another white male they wouldn't be able to articulate non-white issues as well as Trevor does or even just pronounce names correctly.

[@lolo_bird]

Ok but am I going to cry more than when I watched Fruitvale Station, that set the bar pretty high

[@jasonbean1176]

Gosh, she's pretty! Now I want to see the movie, although it sounds depressing.

[@mirrbaby9854]

the facts spoken in this interview are heavy . 😭 . so much intellect and passion ! I’ll never forget when the film was over , I went to the bathroom & a white woman who had just walked out of the theater with me went out if her way to hold the door for me ... 😭 I think she felt bad .

[@VanessaSaintil]

Such a beautiful and intelligent young woman.

[@ccspizzza9454]

You right

[@tylerbhumphries]

I saw the movie yesterday with my mom and my little brother (15 years old). Both my mom and I cried throughout the film because it just hit too close to home for us. It was like watching all of my fears coming to life in front of me. After the film ended, we all talked about what we loved and what we disliked about the film. And we talked about the real world implications of it. My mother told me she cried because all she could think of was, "what if that was my son?" We're from St. Louis, MO, USA. We've seen these types of killings up close.

[@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n]

*5:15* Trevor had a Joke and I wanted to hear it :(